Fantastic Four not only clobbered the competition this weekend, it may have helped snap Hollywood's attendance slide. If Sunday estimates hold, weekend movie ticket sales totaled $149 million $56 million of that going to Fantastic Four according to estimates.

In many ways, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is as old-fashioned as moviemaking gets.A square-jawed hero. A plucky heroine. A technology-obsessed villain who threatens to destroy the world. Exotic global locales with a 1940s look. Of course, that look comes thanks to a bank of computers and a phalanx of technicians who created this sci-fi film, which opens Friday. Born on hard drives and microchips, Captain features virtually no sets, locations or props.

Who needs comic books? When it comes to fodder for the next big hit, Hollywood is increasingly turning to video games for inspiration. Studios are adapting for the big screen at least six popular titles.